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Mounds View City Council February 23, 2026 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> <br />numerous ways these cameras were helping the police department. He reviewed the training his <br />officers received in the previous year and noted the department also received new sidearms. <br /> <br />Council Member Gunn inquired when the second K-9 would be with the department. Police Chief <br />Zender anticipated this would occur late spring. He noted Officer Kammerer would be taking this <br />K-9 for the department. <br /> <br />Council Member Smith asked if the portable speed signs were able to collect speed data. Police <br />Chief Zender explained the two portable signs were able to collect speed data. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause thanked Police Chief Zender, Deputy Chief Hellpap and the four <br />sergeants for their tremendous leadership and dedication to the community. A round of applause <br />was offered by all in attendance. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund reported the police department has now gone five years without a <br />loss time injury, which included over 51,000 calls and 1,200 physical arrests. He commended the <br />police chief for his efforts and for having the right staff members in place. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom questioned if a CSO could become an SRO. Police Chief Zender explained he <br />would prefer his SRO’s to be licensed police officers. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom inquired if the speed trailer had been retired. Police Chief Zender reported this <br />was the case. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom requested the police chief speak to the data that was being collected by Flock, if <br />it could be shared and how it was used by the department. Police Chief Zender stated if another <br />agency wanted to use Flock data from Mounds View, a data request would have to be made, and <br />the department would have to grant permission. He reported the department had a transfer portal <br />on the website which explains who was using the department’s data and how it was being used. <br />He noted the only request that has been made to date was from the BCA. He discussed how the <br />data has been used to find a vulnerable adult and stolen vehicles. He indicated data security was <br />of the utmost importance to the department. He reiterated that the federal government has not <br />requested any data from the department and no data has been shared with the federal government. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause questioned how many neighboring communities had Flock cameras. <br />Police Chief Zender reported Roseville, New Brighton, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Blaine, North <br />Oaks, and St. Paul has Flock cameras. He indicated these cameras are proving to be a force <br />multiplier, especially for departments that are currently short staffed. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom thanked Police Chief Zender and the entire police department for their integrity <br />and diligent service to the community. He opened the meeting for comments or questions from the <br />public. <br /> <br />Sharon Kirscher, 8406 Red Oak Drive, questioned if the department was still following buses. <br />Police Chief Zender indicated this was still being done but noted the previous problems have <br />curtailed.